In Shimla, a delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by state president Dr. Rajeev Bindal, met with Governor Kavinder Gupta to present a memorandum alleging interference by the Himachal Pradesh government in local body elections. The delegation, which included opposition leader Jai Ram Thakur, accused the Congress-led state government of manipulating the election process by amending rules during the election period. Dr. Bindal stated that these amendments, particularly regarding reservation provisions and the election of chairpersons in municipal councils, were introduced post-election announcements to benefit Congress-affiliated groups. He claimed that such actions undermine the democratic foundation of panchayati raj and urban local body elections, which are traditionally non-partisan in the state. The BJP also accused the government of violating the model code of conduct by announcing development funds during election rallies and pressuring elected representatives with threats of administrative action. The party urged the governor to intervene to uphold democratic principles and ensure fair elections in Himachal Pradesh.